Job Overview:
Theย Protection from Violence Assistant (Outreach)ย will be based in the Northern region ( Balkh Province )ย supporting the implementation of NRCโs UDOC project, which is based on-site management Piller and UDOC methodologies. The project aims to improve the protection and assistance response to affected communities by establishing mechanisms to enhance the following areas.
Communication with Communities: Sharing information with and receiving feedback from displaced and vulnerable host communities Community Engagement:ย Participation of affected communities alongside local stakeholders in the humanitarian and development response Support to Coordination: Efficient, effective, and inclusive coordination of services at local level, involving a range of stakeholders (authorities, civil society, NGOs, private sector, etc.).There are three main pillars in the project for enhancing communication, community engagement, coordination, and Protection through :
Community Centers established in areas hosting large numbers of affected households both from IDPs and Returnees. Community Committees working in neighborhoods of high displacement Outreach Teams who work in Community Centers and visit affected neighborhoods regularly.ยCaution: This role is national, only female internal candidates from Afghanistan will be considered.
For more details about the Job Description and NRC's Grade Structure please click on:ย Job Descriptionย andย NRC Grade Structure.
Role and responsibilities:
Generic responsibilities:
Implementation of the different components of Site Management according to tools, SOPs, and annual work plan. Contribute to regular activity progress reports. Ensure proper completion and filing of all documentation (soft and hard copy, as required). Support Site Management ย Officers in day-to-day problem solving according to agreed procedures, priorities, and standards for the area of work. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection and/or assistance. Visit the settlements on a daily basis in order to provide information/counselling on rights, services, and durable solutions; to refer cases; and to disseminate information about NRCโs mandate. Support ย Site Management Officer to coordinate with community leaders as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations and UN agencies to establish and maintain networks for access, referrals, and problem solving. Contribute to collection of information about the situation and needs within the Community Centre area(s) to use for coordination and advocacy. Ensure close co-operation with all NRC core competencies including through joint needs assessments and activities, and identifying beneficiaries where appropriate Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.Specific responsibilities:
Generic professional competencies:ย
Completed (or partially completed or in-process) Bachelor of Social Science, Social Work, Journalism, or Humanities Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilities Good knowledge in Microsoft Office Fluency in local languages ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Basic knowledge of English Language Ability to work additional hours if and when required Ability to commence work immediatelyContext/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:ย
At least 1 to 3 yearsโ previous humanitarian experience with a satisfactory performance in the same or similar functional area. Specialties in protection, social cohesion, International Humanitarian Law, negotiations, conflict resolution, and/or mediation preferred.ยOR/AND
At least 1 to 3 yearsโ experience in civil society organizations with satisfactory performance in the same or similar functional areas. Specialties in peacebuilding, dialogue, social cohesion, and human rights preferred.ยOR/AND
At least 1 to 3 yearsโ experience in social work or psychology work experience with a satisfactory performance in the same or similar functional area.AND
Ability to work under pressure;ย Ability to communicate effectively with a broad audience;ย Working knowledge of the Humanitarian Principles and Protection Principles; Proficient computer skills; especially being able to deal with and enter the data in excel; Excellent interpersonal skills;ย Able to show empathy towards the beneficiaries and having great listening skills. And ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.Behavioral competencies
Planning and delivering results Empowering and building trust Communicating with impact and respect Handling insecure environment Working with peopleWe Offer:
Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale. NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents. Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law. Top up Credit card on monthly basis. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.